In Sword & Shield, Glalie brings 480 BST to the table. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Sword & Shield's meta. Ice Beam with Focus Sash is the standard set.

Does Glalie mega evolve?

Mega Evolution isn't available in Sword & Shield, but Glalie does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Glalie hits 580 BST.

What is Glalie weak to?

In Sword & Shield, Glalie's biggest threats include Blaziken (Fire), Machamp (Fighting), and Aerodactyl (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Steel-type attackers are also a problem.

What is the best ability for Glalie?

Inner Focus is the go-to ability for Glalie. It prevents flinching. Its hidden ability Moody can work in specific setups. Ice Body is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.

What role does Glalie play in battle?

Glalie is a special attacker with base 80 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.

Glalie - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Special

Balanced

CTier

80Speed · Above Avg

Stats & Training

You won't find a real weakness in Glalie's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Face Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 2 HP EVs, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.

Base Stats

Above

HP80

Attack80

Defense80

Sp. Atk80

Sp. Def80

Speed80

Total480

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging75 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height1.5 m

Weight256.5 kg

Base XP168

Abilities

Inner FocusTop Pick

Prevents flinching.

Ice Body

Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during hail. Protects against hail damage.

MoodyHA

Raises a random stat two stages and lowers another one stage after each turn.

EV Yield

HP+2AtkDefSpASpDSpe

HP training target

Pokedex Entries

It has a body of ice that won’t melt, even with fire. It can instantly freeze moisture in the atmosphere.

Glalie Weakness

Type-wise, Glalie takes extra damage from Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel. Not too many gaps in the chart, 4 weaknesses to account for.

Glalie Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel
0.5x (Resist)	Ice

Type ChartFragile

4Weak

1Resist

0Immune

Score-7

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fire Fighting Rock Steel

½xResist

Ice

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (4)

Grass Ground Flying Dragon

How to Beat Glalie in Sword & Shield (Best Counters)

Ninetales Fire	A
Available Moves Moves Fire BlastLv. 1 InfernoLv. 1 FlamethrowerLv. 1 IncinerateLv. 1 Damage vs Glalie Fire Blast 2x 82-97% Inferno 2x 75-89% Flamethrower 2x 68-81% Incinerate 2x 46-54% View Ninetales builds →
Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Moves Moves Steel WingTM30 RevengeTM42 Damage vs Glalie Steel Wing 2x 56-66% Revenge 2x 33-39% View Corviknight builds →
Arcanine Fire	B
Available Moves Moves Burn UpLv. 1 Flare BlitzLv. 1 FlamethrowerLv. 1 Fire FangLv. 1 Damage vs Glalie Burn Up 2x 114-135%KO Flare Blitz 2x 114-135%KO Flamethrower 2x 80-95% Fire Fang 2x 63-74% View Arcanine builds →
Coalossal RockFire	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM22 Ancient PowerLv. 20 IncinerateLv. 27 Rock TombTM48 Damage vs Glalie Rock Slide 2x 56-66% Ancient Power 2x 46-54% Incinerate 2x 46-54% Rock Tomb 2x 46-54% View Coalossal builds →
Copperajah Steel	C
Available Moves Moves Iron HeadLv. 44 Rock SlideTM22 Brick BreakTM43 RevengeTM42 Damage vs Glalie Iron Head 2x 89-105%KO Rock Slide 2x 56-66% Brick Break 2x 56-66% Revenge 2x 44-52% View Copperajah builds →

Sword & Shield Evolution

Glalie is one of 2 ways Snorunt's chain can end. This one takes the level-up path, while the siblings go different directions. Breed through Snorunt to get eggs. Glalie and Froslass share the same 480 total stats, but they're distributed differently. Check the comparison below to see where each one specializes. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Evolutions

#361Snorunt

#362GlalieLevel 42

#478FroslassDawn Stone

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Snorunt

Ice

Glalie

Ice

Froslass

IceGhost

80+30

70+20

ATK

80+30

DEF

80+30

70+20

SP.ATK

80+30

SP.DEF

80+30

70+20

SPE

80+30

110+60

BST

300D-Tier

480C-Tier+180

480B-Tier+180

ROLE

Balanced

Pivot

TYPE

Utility

Mixed

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Glalie to get Snorunt eggs easily using 43 partners from the Fairy and Mineral egg groups. Notable egg moves include Block, Disable, Icicle Crash and 2 more.

Egg Groups

FairyMineral

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

5moves

Breed With (best first)

Sword & Shield Glalie Best Moveset

The Sash lets Glalie ignore defensive shortcomings for one turn. Use that turn to deal early damage, and Innerfocus squeezes extra value from the position. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs push damage output.

Best Build

Experimental

Ability

Ice Body

Item

Expert Belt

Best Nature for Glalie

Hasty+SPE

Glalie best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed

EVs

Atk

SpA

Spe

Special Sweeper Moveset

HailUtility
BlizzardSTAB
Dark Pulse
Ice FangSTAB

Recommended Teammates

BlastoiseExcellent

BraviaryExcellent

RoseradeExcellent

Moves

The egg pool carries weight here. Block and Disable aren't available any other way for Glalie, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Blizzard and Ice Beam for solid options.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Astonish

—3010015Ghost

Lv 1

Double Team

———15Normal

Lv 1

Freeze-Dry

A7010020Ice

Lv 1

Leer

D—10030Normal

Lv 1

Powder Snow

—4010025Ice

Lv 1

Sheer Cold

——305Ice

Lv 15

Ice Shard+1

D4010030Ice

Lv 20

Protect+4

S——10Normal

Lv 25

Icy Wind

C559515Ice

Lv 30

Frost Breath

S609010Ice

Lv 35

Bite

D6010025Dark

Lv 40

Ice Fang

S659515Ice

Lv 47

Hail

S——10Ice

Lv 54

Headbutt

D7010015Normal

Lv 61

Crunch

C8010015Dark

Lv 68

Blizzard

S110705Ice

TM Moves

TM31

Attract

C—10015Normal

TM64

Avalanche-4

C6010010Ice

TR06

Blizzard

S110705Ice

TR01

Body Slam

C8510015Normal

TM81

Bulldoze

D6010020Ground

TR32

Crunch

C8010015Dark

TR58

Dark Pulse

S8010015Dark

TR10

Earthquake

C10010010Ground

TR26

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TM39

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM47

Fake Tears

D—10020Dark

TM09

Giga Impact

C150905Normal

TR52

Gyro Ball

D—1005Steel

TM35

Hail

S——10Ice

TM77

Hex

D6510010Ghost

TM08

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TR05

Ice Beam

C9010010Ice

TM67

Ice Fang

S659515Ice

TM51

Icicle Spear

D2510030Ice

TM27

Icy Wind

C559515Ice

TR74

Iron Head

C8010015Steel

TM17

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM57

Payback

D5010010Dark

TM25

Protect+4

S——10Normal

TM33

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM21

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM76

Round

D6010015Normal

TM19

Safeguard

C——25Normal

TM26

Scary Face

——10010Normal

TM20

Self-Destruct

B2001005Normal

TR33

Shadow Ball

C8010015Ghost

TR27

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM24

Snore

—5010015Normal

TR23

Spikes

C——20Ground

TR20

Substitute

S——10Normal

TR37

Taunt

S—10020Dark

TM46

Weather Ball

D5010010Normal

Egg Moves

Egg

Block

D——5Normal

Egg

Disable

C—10020Normal

Egg

Icicle Crash

C859010Ice

Egg

Rollout

—309020Rock

Egg

Switcheroo

C—10010Dark

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Steel Roller

C1301005Steel

How to Get Glalie in Sword & Shield

Glalie starts showing up in late-game routes at decent spawn rates across 4 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.

Where To Catch Glalie in Sword & Shield

Snorunt is your first catch on the way to Glalie. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-65 across 64 total spots in the chain.

Step 1Catch Snorunt
West Lake Axewell
ShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave
60%Early
Snowing
West Lake Axewell
SwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave
60%Early
Snowing
East Lake Axewell
SwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave
60%Early
Snowstorm
East Lake Axewell
ShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave
60%Early
Snowstorm
East Lake Axewell
SwordGrass Lv.8-12 Cave
45%Early
Snowing
East Lake Axewell
ShieldGrass Lv.8-12 Cave
45%Early
Snowing
Dappled Grove
ShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest
40%Early
Snowstorm
Dappled Grove
SwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest
40%Early
Snowstorm
South Lake Miloch
SwordGrass Lv.11-13 Water
40%Early
Snowing
South Lake Miloch
ShieldGrass Lv.11-13 Water
40%Early
Snowing
Watchtower Ruins
ShieldGrass Lv.11-14 Building
40%Early
Snowing
Watchtower Ruins
SwordGrass Lv.11-14 Building
40%Early
Snowing
North Lake Miloch
ShieldGrass Lv.14-16 Water
40%Early
Snowing
North Lake Miloch
SwordGrass Lv.14-16 Water
40%Early
Snowing
West Lake Axewell
ShieldGrass Lv.7-11 Cave
30%Early
Snowing
West Lake Axewell
SwordGrass Lv.7-11 Cave
30%Early
Snowing
Watchtower Ruins
ShieldGrass Lv.11-14 Building
30%Early
Snowstorm
Watchtower Ruins
SwordGrass Lv.11-14 Building
30%Early
Snowstorm
Rolling Fields
ShieldGrass Lv.7-10
20%Early
Snowstorm
Rolling Fields
SwordGrass Lv.7-9
20%Early
Snowstorm
Dappled Grove
ShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest
20%Early
Snowing
Dappled Grove
SwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest
20%Early
Snowing
North Lake Miloch
ShieldGrass Lv.14-16 Water
10%Early
Snowstorm
North Lake Miloch
SwordGrass Lv.14-15 Water
10%Early
Snowstorm
East Lake Axewell
ShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave
5%Early
Snowing
East Lake Axewell
SwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Cave
5%Early
Snowing
Giant's Cap
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
40%Mid
Snowstorm
Giant's Cap
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
40%Mid
Snowstorm
Hammerlocke Hills
SwordGrass Lv.28-30
40%Mid
Snowstorm
Hammerlocke Hills
ShieldGrass Lv.28-30
40%Mid
Snowstorm
Hammerlocke Hills
ShieldOverworld Lv.29-31
34%Mid
Snowing
Hammerlocke Hills
ShieldOverworld Lv.29-31
34%Mid
Snowstorm
Hammerlocke Hills
SwordOverworld Lv.29-31
34%Mid
Snowing
Hammerlocke Hills
SwordOverworld Lv.29-31
34%Mid
Snowstorm
Giant's Cap
ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
30%Mid
Snowing
Giant's Cap
SwordGrass Lv.26-28
30%Mid
Snowing
North Lake Miloch
ShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water
10%Mid
Snowing
North Lake Miloch
ShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water
10%Mid
Snowstorm
North Lake Miloch
SwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water
10%Mid
Snowing
North Lake Miloch
SwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water
10%Mid
Snowstorm
Giant's Seat
ShieldOverworld Lv.33-38 Water
25%Late
Snowstorm
Giant's Seat
SwordOverworld Lv.33-38 Water
25%Late
Snowing
Giant's Seat
SwordOverworld Lv.33-38 Water
25%Late
Snowstorm
Giant's Seat
ShieldOverworld Lv.33-38 Water
25%Late
Snowing
Route 8 - on Steamdrift Way
ShieldOverworld Lv.39-43 Route
25%Late
All Weather
Route 8 - on Steamdrift Way
SwordOverworld Lv.39-43 Route
25%Late
All Weather
Tunnel to the Top
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Cave
20%Post
All Weather
Tunnel to the Top
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Cave
20%Post
All Weather
Giant's Bed
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Snowing
Giant's Bed
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Snowstorm
Giant's Bed
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Snowing
Giant's Bed
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Snowstorm
Giant's Foot
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Snowing
Giant's Foot
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Snowstorm
Giant's Foot
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Snowing
Giant's Foot
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Snowstorm
Snowslide Slope
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
10%Post
Snowstorm
Snowslide Slope
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
10%Post
Snowing
Snowslide Slope
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
10%Post
Snowstorm
Snowslide Slope
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
10%Post
Snowing
Train until Level 42
Step 2Glalie ✓
Route 10 - Near Station
ShieldOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
10%Late
All Weather
Route 10 - Near Station
SwordOverworld Lv.45-48 Route
10%Late
All Weather
Lake of Outrage
ShieldOverworld Lv.55-58 Water
25%Post
Snowing
Lake of Outrage
SwordOverworld Lv.55-58 Water
25%Post
Snowing
or evolve from Snorunt (Step 1)

Glalie Guide

In Sword & Shield, Glalie brings 480 BST to the table. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Sword & Shield's meta. Ice Beam with Focus Sash is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Sword & Shield, but Glalie does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Glalie hits 580 BST.
In Sword & Shield, Glalie's biggest threats include Blaziken (Fire), Machamp (Fighting), and Aerodactyl (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Steel-type attackers are also a problem.
Inner Focus is the go-to ability for Glalie. It prevents flinching. Its hidden ability Moody can work in specific setups. Ice Body is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Glalie is a special attacker with base 80 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.

Game Availability

Available since Ruby & Sapphire, Glalie appears in 17 games spanning 8 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Mega form in Generation 7.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Move Moves Steel WingLv. 1 Damage vs Glalie Steel Wing 2x 59-71% View Corviknight builds →
Ferroseed GrassSteel	C
Available Moves Moves Flash CannonLv. 20 Metal ClawLv. 5 Damage vs Glalie Flash Cannon 2x 32-40% Metal Claw 2x 32-40% View Ferroseed builds →
Growlithe Fire	D
Available Moves Moves Flame WheelLv. 12 EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Glalie Flame Wheel 2x 44-53% Ember 2x 32-40% View Growlithe builds →
Sizzlipede FireBug	D
Available Moves Moves Flame WheelLv. 15 EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Glalie Flame Wheel 2x 44-53% Ember 2x 25-31% View Sizzlipede builds →
Vulpix Fire	D
Available Moves Moves IncinerateLv. 16 EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Glalie Incinerate 2x 37-44% Ember 2x 25-31% View Vulpix builds →

Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Move Moves Steel WingLv. 1 Damage vs Glalie Steel Wing 2x 57-68% View Corviknight builds →
Ferroseed GrassSteel	C
Available Moves Moves Flash CannonLv. 20 Metal ClawLv. 5 Damage vs Glalie Flash Cannon 2x 32-38% Metal Claw 2x 28-34% View Ferroseed builds →
Growlithe Fire	D
Available Moves Moves Fire FangLv. 24 Flame WheelLv. 12 EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Glalie Fire Fang 2x 48-57% Flame Wheel 2x 44-53% Ember 2x 32-38% View Growlithe builds →
Binacle RockWater	D
Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 20 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Glalie Ancient Power 2x 32-38% Rock Blast 2x 19-23% View Binacle builds →
Sizzlipede FireBug	D
Available Moves Moves Flame WheelLv. 15 EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Glalie Flame Wheel 2x 42-49% Ember 2x 25-30% View Sizzlipede builds →

Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Move Moves Steel WingLv. 1 Damage vs Glalie Steel Wing 2x 58-68% View Corviknight builds →
Pawniard DarkSteel	C
Available Move Moves Metal ClawLv. 10 Damage vs Glalie Metal Claw 2x 40-48% View Pawniard builds →
Growlithe Fire	D
Available Moves Moves Fire FangLv. 24 Flame WheelLv. 12 EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Glalie Fire Fang 2x 45-55% Flame Wheel 2x 43-51% Ember 2x 28-34% View Growlithe builds →
Salandit PoisonFire	D
Available Move Moves EmberLv. 10 Damage vs Glalie Ember 2x 28-34% View Salandit builds →
Binacle RockWater	D
Available Moves Moves Ancient PowerLv. 20 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Glalie Ancient Power 2x 28-34% Rock Blast 2x 17-20% View Binacle builds →

Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Moves Moves Steel WingTM30 RevengeTM42 Damage vs Glalie Steel Wing 2x 55-66% Revenge 2x 32-39% View Corviknight builds →
Torkoal Fire	B
Available Moves Moves Lava PlumeLv. 28 Flame WheelLv. 20 EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Glalie Lava Plume 2x 64-76% Flame Wheel 2x 49-58% Ember 2x 33-39% View Torkoal builds →
Drednaw WaterRock	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombLv. 1 RevengeTM42 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Glalie Rock Tomb 2x 60-71% Revenge 2x 39-47% Rock Blast 2x 26-32% View Drednaw builds →
Heatmor Fire	C
Available Moves Moves Fire LashLv. 35 IncinerateLv. 10 Damage vs Glalie Fire Lash 2x 71-84% Incinerate 2x 55-66% View Heatmor builds →
Durant BugSteel	C
Available Move Moves Metal ClawLv. 8 Damage vs Glalie Metal Claw 2x 49-58% View Durant builds →

Corviknight FlyingSteel	A
Available Moves Moves Steel WingTM30 RevengeTM42 Damage vs Glalie Steel Wing 2x 57-68% Revenge 2x 33-38% View Corviknight builds →
Torkoal Fire	B
Available Moves Moves Lava PlumeLv. 28 Flame WheelLv. 20 EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Glalie Lava Plume 2x 63-75% Flame Wheel 2x 48-58% Ember 2x 33-40% View Torkoal builds →
Drednaw WaterRock	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombLv. 1 RevengeTM42 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Glalie Rock Tomb 2x 61-73% Revenge 2x 41-48% Rock Blast 2x 28-33% View Drednaw builds →
Heatmor Fire	C
Available Moves Moves Fire LashLv. 35 IncinerateLv. 10 Damage vs Glalie Fire Lash 2x 70-83% Incinerate 2x 57-68% View Heatmor builds →
Durant BugSteel	C
Available Move Moves Metal ClawLv. 8 Damage vs Glalie Metal Claw 2x 48-58% View Durant builds →